Australian Vickers in 7.62x54R - Now With More STEAM!
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Australian Vickers gun converted to 7.62x54R (so we can shoot cheaper ammo). Water-cooled, and when it gets hot it boils the water and vents steam. This is why the military used hoses and condensing cans - so the jet of steam doesn't give away your position!
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